G-470 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Adapter Quick Start Guide Version 1.
About Your G-470 The G-470 is a wireless network adapter for your computer. It allows your computer to connect to a wireless access point (AP). Installation Requirements Before installation, make sure you have a computer with the following: • A Local Area Network (LAN) Ethernet port. • Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP. • Windows 98 SE users may need the Windows 98 SE CD.
Hardware Connections Figure 1 The G-470: Rear Panel The following table describes the rear panel of the G-470. Label 1 2 3 4 Description Antenna connector RESET button ETHERNET port POWER socket Follow the steps below to install the G-470 in your computer. 1 Screw the antenna clockwise onto the antenna connector. Make sure the antenna is securely screwed onto the antenna connector. 2 Use an Ethernet network cable to connect your computer to the ETHERNET port for Internet access.
If the G-470 is properly connected, an icon similar to the following will appear in the system tray (typically at the bottom right of your desktop). After you make the proper hardware connections, check the lights on the front of the G-470.
Figure 2 The G-470: Front Panel The following table describes the front panel of the G-470. Light SGNL The light is steady on. The light is blinking once a second. The light is blinking twice a second. The light is blinking four times a second. The light is off. Description The blinking frequency of the SGNL light indicates the quality of the wireless signal. Signal strength is 80% or more. Signal strength is between 60% and 79%. Signal strength is between 30% and 59%. Signal strength is below 29%.
Light WLAN The light is on. Description The device is connected to the wireless network. The light is blinking. The light is off. ETHN SYS PWR The device is scanning for an access point (AP). The device is not connected to the wireless network. The light is on. Ethernet is connected. The light is Ethernet is connected, and is blinking sending or receiving data. The light is off. Ethernet is not connected. The light is off. The device is ready.
2 In the Control Panel, double-click Network Connections (Network and Dial-up Connections in Windows 2000/ NT). 3 Right-click Local Area Connection and then Properties. 4 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. 5 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in an IP address (between 192.168.1.12 and 192.168.1.254).
